HH depot so will be a mixture of shifts. If you drive for any freight company, expect to work some nights.
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I’ve just finished myself mate, again don’t stress it, think I got a good 7/8 wrong that I knew about last time and still passed. They’re testing you more of your panicking once you get one wrong to see how you react
That's re-assuring to know, and many thanks.
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PHB2203
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Just completed the two tests-for the VSE first test I'm confident with, 2nd test i know i made a few mistakes a couple by error as my mouse kept sticking and ended up hitting the wrong button 3rd test not as bad as i was expecting but i know i made mistakes. Really not confident i passed to the required standards 
Richie1986
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You think it’ll be ok to do it without a mouse? I’ve got a laptop but just with the finger pad. I’ll have to borrow a mouse if notJust completed the two tests-for the VSE first test I'm confident with, 2nd test i know i made a few mistakes a couple by error as my mouse kept sticking and ended up hitting the wrong button 3rd test not as bad as i was expecting but i know i made mistakes. Really not confident i passed to the required standards
PHB2203
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I would say if you are use to using the finger pad you would be fine. I have that on my laptop also but I much prefer to use a mouse so did the test on my PC.
Buy a mouse on Amazon mate that’s what I did. Makes it way simpler, saves you milliseconds but it literally matters so much
CheeseNoMayo
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Just completed the M7SJT and VSE. SJT is long, 25 questions. First 2 VSE tests weren’t so bad in my opinion, I made only a couple of errors in test 2. Test 3 however is fairly tricky. I can’t gauge how I’ve done so I suppose it’s back to refreshing the emails now!
CheeseNoMayo
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Sorry to hear this, hopefully you will find success with another TOC/FOC!
Sorry to hear that. Better luck with the next one!
Wow that is quick! Is that the M7SJT and the VSE?
dereksingh291
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what toc you starting with as a driver?
Northern
Nope.. The first 4.
WombleGuard
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Which routes do HH Acton sign please?
Suraggu
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Most likely Mendip flows and no doubt other work like Tarmac and NR infrastructure work including possessions.
Has anyone heard back from the VSE and M7SJT tests yet and know what comes next? I received these less than 24 hours after completing the first 4 tests which was a much quicker turn around than I expected and wonder if it’s the same turn around time for these too?
J3053B
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Nope haven’t heard anything back, completed them on Thursday.
Barlos1973
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Hi. Been checking the practice scenarios OPC have sent. Will the test be in the exact same format. I've seen some online material and it seems to differ. I appreciate at the end of the day it test the same skills but would be nice too know if the format is the Sam, ie the boxes and then letters and then both. Cheers
dereksingh291
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just completed the M7SJT & the VSE, part 1 of the VSE was okay but parts 2 & 3 were a bit tricky as I made 10 mistakes but should this be a big deal but also when will we hear back the results of the M7SJT & the VSE?
CheeseNoMayo
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I completed these tests yesterday. The format is the same, being that you do part 1, part 2 and then part 3 is doing them both together. However the content of the test is different to the practice ones. You do get a practice go before you do parts 1&2. Good luck!
Richie1986
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Hi guys.
Just completed the 2 assessments. I think I done ok. Will soon see.
Not expecting to hear back now until after Xmas.
Anybody know the next stages?
Just completed the 2 assessments. I think I done ok. Will soon see.
Not expecting to hear back now until after Xmas.
Anybody know the next stages?
TonyBrides
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Congratulations to everyone who got as far as the online tests.
I know you’re all really keen to know how you’ve got on when the next stage will be. But please try and relax. Until you get an email saying NO you’re still in.
I applied in October 21. I did the tests strait away.
I was then told after a good few weeks of waiting that my application was on hold. I didn’t hear anything until March 22 when I was invited to do the DFFT (I had a full set of psychometrics, but I hadn’t done that test)
I passed that then nothing till late April when I was offered a driver manager interview.
Interview felt good but it was 3 weeks until I got an email saying 2023 talent pool.
Finally had my medical a week ago and I start in Feb 23. Some people seem to have gone through quickly, mine however was slow. Don’t worry if you’ve heard nothing it could be a good sign.
Good luck to you all.
I know you’re all really keen to know how you’ve got on when the next stage will be. But please try and relax. Until you get an email saying NO you’re still in.
I applied in October 21. I did the tests strait away.
I was then told after a good few weeks of waiting that my application was on hold. I didn’t hear anything until March 22 when I was invited to do the DFFT (I had a full set of psychometrics, but I hadn’t done that test)
I passed that then nothing till late April when I was offered a driver manager interview.
Interview felt good but it was 3 weeks until I got an email saying 2023 talent pool.
Finally had my medical a week ago and I start in Feb 23. Some people seem to have gone through quickly, mine however was slow. Don’t worry if you’ve heard nothing it could be a good sign.
Good luck to you all.
Barlos1973
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Thanks mate. I think I needed to read that advice
What's the percentage for pass for each section
Any ideas
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I’d love to know the pass mark myself!
If your asking about the pass mark for all the psychometric test... When you go to the OPC test centers.
No one knows the pass marks and ALL the tests have different pass marks.
E.g Some could be 85% for national but for enhanced it could be 90% on one specific exam but the next one could be 90% national and 95% enhanced.
If however, your asking about the 2 exams OPC send over to do online. No clue how they score it but I'm sure it just has one pass level. E.g. if you score 85% you'll be invited over to the exam centre.
I believe that's how it works.
I passed my psychometric exams earlier in the year and that's what the lovely people at OPC explained to me.
Hope that helps.
No one knows the pass marks and ALL the tests have different pass marks.
E.g Some could be 85% for national but for enhanced it could be 90% on one specific exam but the next one could be 90% national and 95% enhanced.
If however, your asking about the 2 exams OPC send over to do online. No clue how they score it but I'm sure it just has one pass level. E.g. if you score 85% you'll be invited over to the exam centre.
I believe that's how it works.
I passed my psychometric exams earlier in the year and that's what the lovely people at OPC explained to me.
Hope that helps.
Barlos1973
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Thanks mate
knockerhero
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Hi.
I have been invited to do the VSE exercise. I was just wondering if when this happens is it just the dot that might skip or might there be changes to the track etc.
I have been told by some that the dots can change colour but one friend said the track also has to be observed.
Any help much appreciated.
I have been invited to do the VSE exercise. I was just wondering if when this happens is it just the dot that might skip or might there be changes to the track etc.
I have been told by some that the dots can change colour but one friend said the track also has to be observed.
Any help much appreciated.
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